Bullet embolization from the right subclavian artery to the right common femoral artery

Bullet embolization from a gunshot wound is a rare entity in trauma patients. We report a case of a 37-year-old female patient who was brought to the trauma unit after sustaining multiple gunshots to the chest and abdomen. Followed by embolization of the bullet from the right subclavian artery to th...

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Published in:Journal of surgical case reports 2023, Vol.2023 (10), p.rjad606-rjad606
Main Authors: Alselaim, Nahar, Gheshayan, Sultanah Bin, Saleem, Moneera Bin, Alwahbi, Abdullah
Format: Report
Language:English
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Summary:Bullet embolization from a gunshot wound is a rare entity in trauma patients. We report a case of a 37-year-old female patient who was brought to the trauma unit after sustaining multiple gunshots to the chest and abdomen. Followed by embolization of the bullet from the right subclavian artery to the right common femoral artery. Had successful retrieval of the bullet via a transverse arteriotomy.
ISSN:2042-8812
2042-8812
DOI:10.1093/jscr/rjad606